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REIMAGINING RACIAL EQUITY FROM THE GROUND UP

Here’s a link to the deck, as well as links to do a deeper dive on what was discussed.

SNIPPETS FROM MY TALK

“What always strikes me about conversations about equity is how most people view things like white supremacy as a “boogeyman”... like it’s just lurking in the shadows waiting to jump out and call you a racist in front of all your co-workers or friends. In reality, it builds up in the little decisions that you make every day. Racism is really the sum of many behaviors, big and small. Mostly small.”

“It’s easy to get COMFORTABLE with things that are wrong. But here’s the problem with comfort: if that’s all you ever look for, then you’ll never find TRUTH. Greatness doesn’t come from staying within your comfort zone. And change is gonna happen anyway -- with or without you. Having the ability to learn and a willingness to change -- especially about yourself -- is everything.”

“In my opinion, designing with human nature in mind is the only way to create a considerate capitalist society. A considerate capitalist company is: one that has agile systems that can move and adjust with quickly-changing times; one that allows us to try things that we know are equally as likely to fail as they are to succeed; and, it’s one that has a response for either outcome.”

“Think of changing the world as changing YOUR world. Start with yourself and what’s close to home. When the problems feel too big and overwhelming, focus on what you can handle. Lower the stakes. What can you consistently show up and do? Master that, then grow from there.”

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Black & Brown Founders: helping Black and Latinx people start tech businesses

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